Biography: sport

John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs team up to revise and update The Facts on Halloween, a significant book from the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.

In looking over my life, it's interesting to realize how often some luck has been involved.

Give it to Moore, He Will Score!

ON A RAFT OF DREAMS is the autobiography of multi-hyphenate Alison C.

Meet the man behind the maniaTebowmania, that is.

Fay Taylour (1904-1983) remains the most successful female motorsports champion.

As a leading and respected Elder in the world of Wicca and Witchcraft, also as a teacher for over 50 years, I have assembled for the 21st century Solitary Wiccan or Witch all the training given to the Seeker prior to Initiation into a Traditional Coven or Clan.

No-hitters are rare in baseball.

Meaning (significance) and nature are this book's principal topics.

After an eye-opening first season at Texas A&M, the electrifying young quarterback affectionately known as "Johnny Football" became the first freshman ever to take home the Heisman Trophy in its 78-year history.

After fifteen years as a Sports Illustrated writer, pleading for interviews with large men in possession of larger egos, Austin Murphy decides to bail out.

The Lion Who Never Roared: The Star Robbed of England Glory is the incredible story of Jack Leslie, the only black player in the Football League when he was selected for his country in 1925 only to be dropped due to the colour of his skin.

A celebration of the Jets’ 1968 historic Super Bowl team, filled with exclusive insights and stories from the surviving players, coaches, and managementIn 1968, Joe Namath, the quarterback of the New York Jets, dominated the headlines as a national celebrity and counterculture figure.

As a young footballer, Clare Shine appeared to have it all.

New York Times Best Seller2015 RFK Book Awards Special Recognition2015 Lillian Smith Book Award2015 AAUP Books Committee "Outstanding" Title When Strong Inside was first published ten years ago, no one could have predicted the impact the book would have on Vanderbilt University, Nashville, and communities across the nation.

Concert pianist Alyson Anderson comes to Dawson, Oklahoma, searching for a place to hide.

What is it like to get so close to your dream that you can almost touch it, only to have it torn cruelly away?

Dead Man Running: One Man's Story of Running to Stay Alive is the inspirational story of Kevin Webber.

«Me resbalé en una fábrica y en ese momento yo no corría, no hacía nada, y con ese resbalón se me partió el peroné por tres sitios y los ligamentos en el lado contrario.

NFL legends Archie and Payton Manning, with writer John Underwood, provide a compelling look at football from the perspectives of two generations of players.

Jimmy Greaves remains the greatest goalscorer in English football history with 357 top-flight goals, although his England career was defined by the heartbreak of missing the 1966 World Cup Final.

In Faery Seership the truths we seek can only be found within ourselves, within nature, and within our relationships to nature.

Aperture Alike began when the author first walked into a rock-climbing gym, and soon after, a community, more than a decade ago.

Frankie Dettori is certainly one of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries' truly great international jockeys.

The Springboks have had several post-isolation coaches, and if they agree on nothing else, they will concur that everyone in the job suffers enormous pressure.

Jimmy Greaves: The One and Only is the sensational and official biography of arguably the greatest British goalscorer of all time, authorised by Jimmy's widow, Irene, and told by his friend of 64 years, Norman Giller.

The title uses the words road warrior to express the competitive battles you have on the concrete roads against other runners training to get to the finish line before you and get the glory of beating you and all challengers.

Jupe was a nickname bestowed on a larger-than-life individual by the name of John J.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a professional football club?

Frankie Dettori is certainly one of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries' truly great international jockeys.

A hard-hitting look at the Chicago Bears’ legendary player and coach, composed of carefully curated archival Chicago Tribune columns and features.

The Springboks have had several post-isolation coaches, and if they agree on nothing else, they will concur that everyone in the job suffers enormous pressure.

Never Surrender: The Life of Douglas Jardine is the enthralling story of England's most controversial cricket captain, forever associated with bodyline bowling on MCC's tour to Australia in 1932/33.

Two world-class writers reveal themselves to be the ultimate soccer fans in these collected lettersKarl Ove Knausgaard is sitting at home in Skane with his wife, four small children, and dog.

As you travel with the Mighty Wolves and the Lady Wolves, those of you who recall, if one was not in Cope Hall by the tip off, would find themselves standing for the entire game.

The painfully honest and personal story of one of baseball's most intriguing players.

The Unhappy Hero delves into the emotionally turbulent life of Denmark and Luton Town hero Lars Elstrup.